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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.85, 938.97 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.85, 938.97 and 215.03 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.85 : 938.97 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.85/938.97 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.85x = 938.97 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.85x = 201,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,902.02/625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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